KIPN0295868-0070
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2024-02-29T00:00:00
KIPP Albany is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.Proficiency: Special EducationPosition OverviewThe Special Education Teacher role holds the primary responsibility for developing, monitoring accommodations, and implementing the curriculum, school culture, and the success of the school’s students with special needs.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Development and InstructionPlan and deliver instruction while maintaining and improving instructional techniques and classroom management, including assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.Offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.Provides appropriate supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, and transitions to maintain an optimal work environment and ensure students’ safety and well-being.Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetingsCommitment to School and Classroom CultureWork collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP AlbanyHelp develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and familiesAttend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staffDevelop positive rapport with studentsCreate and foster a positive and calm learning environmentEnforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and cultureFamily EngagementEstablish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progressBe available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parentsMake him/herself available to students, parents and other staff membersGrowth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearWilling to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvementParticipate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)Performs other duties as assignedBachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, requiredValid NYS Certification in Special Education, requiredKnowledge of national, state, and local special education statutes and the law requiredMinimum of three (3) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferredPrior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of studyAbility to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
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